EPA Fines Red Star Yeast Company LLC in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for Alleged Hazardous Waste Violations

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EPA Fines Red Star Yeast Company LLC in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for Alleged Hazardous Waste Violations October 30, 2023 Contact Information Ben Washburn (washburn.ben@epa.gov) 816-518-4154 LENEXA, KAN. (OCT. 30, 2023) – Red Star Yeast Company LLC in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, will pay $37,705 in civil penalties and purchase emergency response equipment for local responders to resolve

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Federal investigation recovers $115K in wages, liquidated damages for 35 Austin grounds maintenance workers denied overtime

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Employer name:                Allandale Lawn & Landscape Inc. Investigation site:           2507 Twin Oaks Drive                                                    Austin, TX 78757        

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Underground Petroleum Storage Tank Violations result in Fines for Several Businesses in New Jersey and New York

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Underground Petroleum Storage Tank Violations result in Fines for Several Businesses in New Jersey and New York October 30, 2023 Contact Information Carlos Vega (vega.carlos@epa.gov) (646) 988-2996 NEW YORK (October 30, 2023) - In four separate enforcement agreements the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has taken action against several corporate entities operating in New Jersey, New

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US Department of Labor announces September impact inspections at 9 mines in 7 states identified more than 120 safety, health violations

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that its Mine Safety and Health Administration completed impact inspections at 9 mines in 7 states in September 2023, issuing 123 violations.Begun after a 2010 explosion killed 29 miners in West Virginia at the Upper Big Branch Mine, monthly impact inspections are conducted at mines that merit increased agency

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EPA Advances Enforcement Actions to Protect Communities from Hazardous Lead Paint

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EPA Advances Enforcement Actions to Protect Communities from Hazardous Lead Paint Enforcement Initiatives and Tools Target Noncompliance by Renovators and Property Managers October 30, 2023 Contact Information EPA Press Office (press@epa.gov) WASHINGTON – Today, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a snapshot of enforcement actions taken across the country in 2023 to protect children and

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